Disney+ named Argentinean filmmaker Daniel Burman as their new head of original content in Latin America.

Daniel Burman

Burman will “lead creative development across markets, cultivate new talent, and further integrate Latin American storytelling into the company’s global portfolio,” said Disney.

Burman officially joins the company on March 25. He will report to Eric Schrier, president of Disney Television Studios & Global Original Television Strategy, and work with Martín Iraola, president of The Walt Disney Company, Latin America.

Iraola took over as president after the death of former president Diego Lerner in December. Production, operations, and strategy head Leonardo Aranguibel left the company this week.

“Daniel’s career reflects an extraordinary combination of artistic excellence and strategic vision,” said Schrier. “He has a proven ability to tell deeply local stories that travel globally.  His experience building creative organizations and delivering internationally recognized productions uniquely positions him to grow our local slate and elevate our original content in Latin America in ways that complement our global portfolio.”

“The region is rich with compelling stories, and Daniel is the right leader to bring them to audiences around the world. He has a strong track record of creating local content and positioning it for success on the global stage,” said Iraola.

“I am deeply excited about this opportunity. Working alongside the teams at The Walt Disney Company, where storytelling has always been a distinguishing feature, is hugely inspiring, and I hope to promote opportunities for the creative community in Latin America to develop vibrant, relevant stories that are an authentic reflection of our region,” said Burman.

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